Devarayanadurga
Welcome the spiritual side inside of you at this glorious temple town which are located between rocky hills, forests and hilltops. For a quick getaway, for the best picnics and for going on a weekend pilgrimage tour near Bangalore, Devarayanadurga is one of the best options.
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Welcome the spiritual side inside of you at this glorious temple town which are located between rocky hills, forests and hilltops. For a quick getaway, for the best picnics and for going on a weekend pilgrimage tour near Bangalore, Devarayanadurga is one of the best options.
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Lake View Farm Whitefield, Bangalore
A green oasis in Whitefield, Lakeview Farm (an erstwhile farmhouse from where you could see Varthur Lake decades ago, if you were wondering about the name), the space currently houses 10 stores, selling everything from organic groceries and handicrafts to quirky home decor. Walk around and you'll also discover offices and a design studio (Studio ABD by design entrepreneur, Abhijit Bansod). Surrounded by flowering plants or creepers and fruit trees, with a huge open, grassy space in the middle that can be hired out for events.
Starting with Patio‘s outdoor furniture and accessories (think tables, bamboo structures and bio wall), the row of stores include Nisarga Shoppe with organic supplies (fresh vegetables, fruits and household goods), and Chumthang Crafts which has products from North East (decor and clothes to bedspreads and blankets). At the far end of the row is where you’ll find Studio Ebony, inviting you in with its dim lighting and collection of lamps and furniture.
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A green oasis in Whitefield, Lakeview Farm (an erstwhile farmhouse from where you could see Varthur Lake decades ago, if you were wondering about the name), the space currently houses 10 stores, selling everything from organic groceries and handicrafts to quirky home decor. Walk around and you'll also discover offices and a design studio (Studio ABD by design entrepreneur, Abhijit Bansod). Surrounded by flowering plants or creepers and fruit trees, with a huge open, grassy space in the middle that can be hired out for events.
Starting with Patio‘s outdoor furniture and accessories (think tables, bamboo structures and bio wall), the row of stores include Nisarga Shoppe with organic supplies (fresh vegetables, fruits and household goods), and Chumthang Crafts which has products from North East (decor and clothes to bedspreads and blankets). At the far end of the row is where you’ll find Studio Ebony, inviting you in with its dim lighting and collection of lamps and furniture.
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Kadugodi Plantation
If you're a nature enthusiast, head to the Kadugodi Plantation, the go-to place near Whitefield. While the green darlings clean your lungs from the pollution-stricken city air, watching those varieties of plants is a source of joy and calmness. Go here; you should bring back some saplings with you as well. Students, techies, and young couples are the groups that purchase plants from this nursery the most.
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If you're a nature enthusiast, head to the Kadugodi Plantation, the go-to place near Whitefield. While the green darlings clean your lungs from the pollution-stricken city air, watching those varieties of plants is a source of joy and calmness. Go here; you should bring back some saplings with you as well. Students, techies, and young couples are the groups that purchase plants from this nursery the most.
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FEVER PITCH BASECAMP
A student-led project to bring people closer to environment through the notion of sustainable tourism. Fever Pitch Basecamp is Bangalore’s first jungle and adventure camp, providing tourists with a true camping experience. Watersports, paintball, dirt biking, adventure, and team activities are all available at Fever Pitch. It is a fantastic escape for one to two day vacations, located in the forest and on the banks of Manchanbele Dam.
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A student-led project to bring people closer to environment through the notion of sustainable tourism. Fever Pitch Basecamp is Bangalore’s first jungle and adventure camp, providing tourists with a true camping experience. Watersports, paintball, dirt biking, adventure, and team activities are all available at Fever Pitch. It is a fantastic escape for one to two day vacations, located in the forest and on the banks of Manchanbele Dam.
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Malleshwaram 8th Cross
Around noon is when 8th Cross Malleshwaram starts its bazaar scene. And it’s one of the best places for street shopping for anyone who wants to explore something other than Commercial Street. The entire footpath on both sides of the street are lined with vendors who sell everything from dreamcatchers to blingy jhumkas. In fact, if you just walk along, you will also find vendors selling fresh fruits, flowers, and crockery as well. There are even makeshift stalls that sell export rejects, so score yourself some loose t-shirts and baggy jammies, whose quality you maybe should not question! You will also find stalls selling blouses, sarees, and matching material as well.
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Around noon is when 8th Cross Malleshwaram starts its bazaar scene. And it’s one of the best places for street shopping for anyone who wants to explore something other than Commercial Street. The entire footpath on both sides of the street are lined with vendors who sell everything from dreamcatchers to blingy jhumkas. In fact, if you just walk along, you will also find vendors selling fresh fruits, flowers, and crockery as well. There are even makeshift stalls that sell export rejects, so score yourself some loose t-shirts and baggy jammies, whose quality you maybe should not question! You will also find stalls selling blouses, sarees, and matching material as well.
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Sattvam, Sadashiva Nagar, Bangalore
This Sattvic restaurant experiments with fruits, savouries and greens in flavoursome curries and will make you love vegetarian cuisine. Avoid the usual Paneer Tikkas and Bharwan Aloos from the starter menu here and instead focus on Nimboo Patte ki Gilafi, Fried Khandavi Kurkure or the Palak Patte ki Chaat (from the Make Your Own Chaat live counter). The Kurmuri Jalebi Chaat is our personal favourite here.
For mains, they have a menu that keeps changing but if you're lucky, don’t forget to try the Chote Samose ki Subzi (cocktail samosas dunked into spicy gravy), or the Kamal Kakdi Subzi (crunchy lotus stems cooked in a gravy). The Amrood Teen Mirch (guava curry) make for a different try with sweet and spicy flavours intermingling. The Gujarati Undhiyo - a mixed seasonal vegetable dish usually eaten in winters in Gujarat - is to be eaten with Mungodi (moong dal fritters) or their Methi Pulao, a Rajasthani staple. The place is done up well with cozy interiors, namely designed cushioned seats and walls with latticework to add to the overall charm.
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This Sattvic restaurant experiments with fruits, savouries and greens in flavoursome curries and will make you love vegetarian cuisine. Avoid the usual Paneer Tikkas and Bharwan Aloos from the starter menu here and instead focus on Nimboo Patte ki Gilafi, Fried Khandavi Kurkure or the Palak Patte ki Chaat (from the Make Your Own Chaat live counter). The Kurmuri Jalebi Chaat is our personal favourite here.
For mains, they have a menu that keeps changing but if you're lucky, don’t forget to try the Chote Samose ki Subzi (cocktail samosas dunked into spicy gravy), or the Kamal Kakdi Subzi (crunchy lotus stems cooked in a gravy). The Amrood Teen Mirch (guava curry) make for a different try with sweet and spicy flavours intermingling. The Gujarati Undhiyo - a mixed seasonal vegetable dish usually eaten in winters in Gujarat - is to be eaten with Mungodi (moong dal fritters) or their Methi Pulao, a Rajasthani staple. The place is done up well with cozy interiors, namely designed cushioned seats and walls with latticework to add to the overall charm.
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Matteo Coffea
Matteo Coffea wins the cup for serving the most unusual varieties of coffee. The desserts here are equally good with options like different flavours of doughnuts and muffins. The cosy armchairs and modern woodwork and just lighting make it an ideal place to chill with friends and catch up over a cup of coffee. The rich taste of coffee is derived from the high-quality Arabica beans used by the chef. The menu is diversified with varied and delicious food items to pamper the visitors.
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Matteo Coffea wins the cup for serving the most unusual varieties of coffee. The desserts here are equally good with options like different flavours of doughnuts and muffins. The cosy armchairs and modern woodwork and just lighting make it an ideal place to chill with friends and catch up over a cup of coffee. The rich taste of coffee is derived from the high-quality Arabica beans used by the chef. The menu is diversified with varied and delicious food items to pamper the visitors.
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Shiro, Bangalore
Shiro's bento boxes feature options across Asia – from Japanese to Chinese. They do sushi, sashimi, makimono, noodles, and rice bento boxes with options such as Veg Makimono Bento, Sushi, Sashimi & Makimono Bento, and Seafood Donburi Bento. All bento's come with chef's salad and dim sum, and is available for takeaways for lunch only.
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Shiro's bento boxes feature options across Asia – from Japanese to Chinese. They do sushi, sashimi, makimono, noodles, and rice bento boxes with options such as Veg Makimono Bento, Sushi, Sashimi & Makimono Bento, and Seafood Donburi Bento. All bento's come with chef's salad and dim sum, and is available for takeaways for lunch only.
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Kspa Pickleball Courts
The Karnataka State Pickleball Association (KSPA) has several grassroots programs that folks can join to learn the sport of pickleball. Their state-of-the-art courts comply with the International Federation of Pickleball standards. The professionals and amateurs who come here have various opportunities to participate in open, state, and national-level tournaments.
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The Karnataka State Pickleball Association (KSPA) has several grassroots programs that folks can join to learn the sport of pickleball. Their state-of-the-art courts comply with the International Federation of Pickleball standards. The professionals and amateurs who come here have various opportunities to participate in open, state, and national-level tournaments.
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Street Shopping Around Jyoti Nivas College
When you have a girls’ college in your neighbourhood, along with several eating out options, you are also bound to have budget, clothing and accessories shopping available in and around. Keeping true to tradition, the area around Jyoti Nivas College (aka JNC) has a shopping culture of its own. Frequented by a stream of college students on a daily basis, the streets of JNC are alive and bustling with energy plus offer some great options for retail therapy for the stylist on a budget. Take your pick from budget kurtis to trendy shoes and electronic accessories to make up.
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When you have a girls’ college in your neighbourhood, along with several eating out options, you are also bound to have budget, clothing and accessories shopping available in and around. Keeping true to tradition, the area around Jyoti Nivas College (aka JNC) has a shopping culture of its own. Frequented by a stream of college students on a daily basis, the streets of JNC are alive and bustling with energy plus offer some great options for retail therapy for the stylist on a budget. Take your pick from budget kurtis to trendy shoes and electronic accessories to make up.
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Cafe Noir
Cafe Noir is both a posh yet casual French cuisine place. The modest interior with dark wooden seating arrangements and the smell of delicious bakeries from the kitchen gives a lively look to the place making it stand out amongst the multitude of cafes in Bangalore. Every detail of the decor has been carefully chosen to represent French art and culture. You can also opt for the outside dining area on a cold, breezy day to make the most of it.
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Cafe Noir is both a posh yet casual French cuisine place. The modest interior with dark wooden seating arrangements and the smell of delicious bakeries from the kitchen gives a lively look to the place making it stand out amongst the multitude of cafes in Bangalore. Every detail of the decor has been carefully chosen to represent French art and culture. You can also opt for the outside dining area on a cold, breezy day to make the most of it.
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Masinagudi
Masinagudi is one of the very favored occasion destinations in Southern India in light of its extraordinary areas and broad natural life vicinity. Voyagers have an energizing scope of alternatives to see in and around Masinagudi for a wholesome ordeal. Stacked with a tempting common offer, Masinagudi is one of the fantasy get-aways one can consider. It is, particularly, a looked for after destination for nature sweethearts and untamed life fans. Underneath specified are a visitor’s percentage attractions to look at in Masinagudi, a spot most known for its dumbfounding excellence.
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Masinagudi is one of the very favored occasion destinations in Southern India in light of its extraordinary areas and broad natural life vicinity. Voyagers have an energizing scope of alternatives to see in and around Masinagudi for a wholesome ordeal. Stacked with a tempting common offer, Masinagudi is one of the fantasy get-aways one can consider. It is, particularly, a looked for after destination for nature sweethearts and untamed life fans. Underneath specified are a visitor’s percentage attractions to look at in Masinagudi, a spot most known for its dumbfounding excellence.
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Anthargange
One of the most spectacular places near Bangalore, the unexplored Anthargange is a beautiful hill range. This place has a lot of caves formed by rocks. This is an ideal place for thrill seekers as you can go for a trek, try rock climbing and caving. This place is perfect for one day trip from Bangalore for those interested in spelunking as the rock formations have formed several caves worth exploring. The enchanting beauty of this place makes it one of the best places to visit in Bangalore. So, escape from the daily chores and embark on a 1 day trip from Bangalore.
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One of the most spectacular places near Bangalore, the unexplored Anthargange is a beautiful hill range. This place has a lot of caves formed by rocks. This is an ideal place for thrill seekers as you can go for a trek, try rock climbing and caving. This place is perfect for one day trip from Bangalore for those interested in spelunking as the rock formations have formed several caves worth exploring. The enchanting beauty of this place makes it one of the best places to visit in Bangalore. So, escape from the daily chores and embark on a 1 day trip from Bangalore.
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Cafe Down The Alley
Whether you decide to gorge on the all-day breakfast or sandwiches here or just sit back, sipping on a cup of hot chocolate, the cheery ambience, full of superhero art and merch at Cafe Down The Alley is bound to make you stay longer than you intended. Sip on a cuppa with the Justice League, or play a board game or few with your squad. The ambience coupled with the super reasonable rates, we could just sit here all day!
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Whether you decide to gorge on the all-day breakfast or sandwiches here or just sit back, sipping on a cup of hot chocolate, the cheery ambience, full of superhero art and merch at Cafe Down The Alley is bound to make you stay longer than you intended. Sip on a cuppa with the Justice League, or play a board game or few with your squad. The ambience coupled with the super reasonable rates, we could just sit here all day!
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Art Cafe, Sheraton Grand
Art Cafe is a unique concept with an art gallery around a cafe. Located in the sky bridge at the Brigade Gateway campus, overlooking the lake at Orion Mall, the overall ambience is one of a kind. There are specially curated shows and weekend workshops.
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Art Cafe is a unique concept with an art gallery around a cafe. Located in the sky bridge at the Brigade Gateway campus, overlooking the lake at Orion Mall, the overall ambience is one of a kind. There are specially curated shows and weekend workshops.
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Gold Coin Resort
Wish to head to a calm zone where no one disturbs you, luxury remains along and you still get to enjoy most then head to Gold Coin resort.
This resort in Bangalore is ideal for a day away from city life and reviving back the friends time. Fall for lush greenery, get into the swimming pool or even extend the night stay in beautiful rooms having a plethora of amenities added.
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Wish to head to a calm zone where no one disturbs you, luxury remains along and you still get to enjoy most then head to Gold Coin resort.
This resort in Bangalore is ideal for a day away from city life and reviving back the friends time. Fall for lush greenery, get into the swimming pool or even extend the night stay in beautiful rooms having a plethora of amenities added.
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Nagawara metro station
Nagawara is an upcoming important underground northern terminal metro station on the North-South corridor of the Pink Line and upcoming elevated metro station on the Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. This metro station will be an interchange metro station between Pink Line and Blue Line.
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Nagawara is an upcoming important underground northern terminal metro station on the North-South corridor of the Pink Line and upcoming elevated metro station on the Blue Line of Namma Metro in Bangalore, India. This metro station will be an interchange metro station between Pink Line and Blue Line.
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Iyengar's Bakery Malleswaram, Bangalore
Right at the start of Malleswaram, at Bhashyam Circle, is this Iyengar’s Bakery that started in 1963. It is a thriving outlet which serves what could definitely compete for Bangalore’s best masala buns, apart from delicious veg and paneer puffs, baked nippats, breads and a whole host of other freshly-made namkeens.
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Right at the start of Malleswaram, at Bhashyam Circle, is this Iyengar’s Bakery that started in 1963. It is a thriving outlet which serves what could definitely compete for Bangalore’s best masala buns, apart from delicious veg and paneer puffs, baked nippats, breads and a whole host of other freshly-made namkeens.
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Maruti Book Centre Hebbal, Bangalore
Maruti Book Store in Hebbal is a one-stop shop for all your stationery needs. From papers and pens to textbooks and novels, you’re bound to become a regular here.
Forget Sapna Book House and Landmark and head to Maruti Book Store if you live in Hebbal for all stationery needs. Located in the basement of a complex, this store might look like a regular stationery shop but don’t be fooled. They have school and office supplies like printer ink, colour pencils, paints and other provisions like chart paper and glitter (in case your little one tells you about his school project for the next day at dinner).
The folks here also sell textbooks and novels. We saw ICSE and CBSE textbooks from grades five to ten. Upon looking closely, we noticed Chetan Bhagat, Amish Tripathi and had a throwback when we saw Roald Dahl! Preparing for entrance exams like GMAT and TOEFL? They’ve got you covered in this section as well. First-hand, second-hand, they have it all and at budget-friendly prices.
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Maruti Book Store in Hebbal is a one-stop shop for all your stationery needs. From papers and pens to textbooks and novels, you’re bound to become a regular here.
Forget Sapna Book House and Landmark and head to Maruti Book Store if you live in Hebbal for all stationery needs. Located in the basement of a complex, this store might look like a regular stationery shop but don’t be fooled. They have school and office supplies like printer ink, colour pencils, paints and other provisions like chart paper and glitter (in case your little one tells you about his school project for the next day at dinner).
The folks here also sell textbooks and novels. We saw ICSE and CBSE textbooks from grades five to ten. Upon looking closely, we noticed Chetan Bhagat, Amish Tripathi and had a throwback when we saw Roald Dahl! Preparing for entrance exams like GMAT and TOEFL? They’ve got you covered in this section as well. First-hand, second-hand, they have it all and at budget-friendly prices.
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Akkad Bakkad, HSR, Bangalore
Akkad Bakkad's newest flagship store (and second in the city) in HSR Layout is one of those stores that will make you want to buy everything. No really, we wanted one of everything from the store. The lifestyle store has a boho-meets-chic home decor collection, furniture, lifestyle accessories, and kid's decor and furnishings. We would be lying if we said that the first thing that caught our eye wasn't the kid's decor section. It consists of some of the cutest bedspreads, teepees, furnishings, and furniture that we've come across. So cute that we want the bunk bed with the slide in our home. A bunk bed with a slide, guys. Like how can you say no to that? Or the furnishings that feature animal and floral motifs.
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Akkad Bakkad's newest flagship store (and second in the city) in HSR Layout is one of those stores that will make you want to buy everything. No really, we wanted one of everything from the store. The lifestyle store has a boho-meets-chic home decor collection, furniture, lifestyle accessories, and kid's decor and furnishings. We would be lying if we said that the first thing that caught our eye wasn't the kid's decor section. It consists of some of the cutest bedspreads, teepees, furnishings, and furniture that we've come across. So cute that we want the bunk bed with the slide in our home. A bunk bed with a slide, guys. Like how can you say no to that? Or the furnishings that feature animal and floral motifs.
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